Decrying

/dɪˈkraɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of decry; actively speaking out against or expressing disapproval.

Etymology

Formed from the base verb decry with the present participle suffix -ing, indicating an ongoing action of denouncing or criticizing.

Kelly Says

Activists and protesters spend a lot of time 'decrying' injustice—it's the word that shows they're not just complaining once, but actively, repeatedly calling something out.

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